Defenses to Charges of Rape

Defenses to Charges of Rape

Posted By
Jesse Adams

If you are accused of
rape in Massachusetts, you should not take the charges lighting. Even if you
are falsely accused of the sex crime, the legal penalties and the negative
stigma you will be subject to upon conviction can adversely change your
life forever. Fortunately, with the legal help of an experienced
criminal defense attorney, you can significantly increase your chances of winning your
case, reducing the charges, or reducing the penalties you face.

The following are some of the potential defenses your lawyer can raise
on your behalf:

False allegations – Unfortunately, many people are falsely accused of rape. A victim’s
statements to law enforcement are typically enough to cause a prosecutor
to pursue rape charges against you. An attorney can scrutinize the credibility
of the witnesses against you and attempt to discredit any false testimony.

Consent – The accuser may have actually consented to the sexual intercourse,
which makes you not guilty in the eyes of the law. When a lawyer addresses
consent as a defense against your charges, the court will examine the
circumstances associated with the sexual intercourse and determine whether
your belief of consent was reasonable.

Insufficient evidence – Remember, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the
evidence against you is sufficient enough to convict you of rape. For
instance, if your accuser doesn’t have any medical evidence to support
their claim because he or she failed to obtain medical attention after
the incident, then you may have a strong case that there isn’t enough
evidence for a conviction.

Mistaken identity – There are many instances where the wrong person is arrested and charged
with rape. If your accuser’s ability to identify his or her assailant
was impaired for one reason or another at the time the crime was committed,
it can result in false charges. On the other hand, you may somewhat resemble
the actual offender in a case and the police arrest you based on only
description.

At
The Law Offices of Jesse Adams, we are committed to protecting your rights and future against devastating
rape charges. Attorney Jesse Adams and his legal team can investigate
your arrest, examine all of the available evidence, seek the help of expert
witnesses, and build a strong defense strategy on your behalf.